Minister Kharel enjoys Paran with father

Kathmandu, Nov. 29:A special screening of the box-office hit Paran, directed by Deepak Prasad Acharya, was held at QFX Cinema Chhaya Center, Thamel, on Friday.

Minister of Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel, Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Radhika Aryal, National Assembly Legislative Management Committee Chairperson Tulasha Kumari Dahal, veteran actor Madan Krishna Shrestha and others enjoyed the special screening.   

A 92-year-old man also attended the screening. Minister Kharel watched the film with his 76-year-old father.

Talking about the film, Minister Kharel remarked, “Paran walks not with breath, but with togetherness.”

He said that the film’s slogan reflects the true sentiments of Nepali parents.

"The story and screenplay are excellent, and the dialogues expressed through the characters deeply touch the audience," Minister Kharel said.

 He praised the performances, saying the acting is vivid and every element of the film contributes to its excellence.

Minister Kharel shared that after watching Koseli with his father 34 years ago, he has now watched Paran with him again. 

Referring to the fact that many children no longer live with their parents, he said, “I still live with my father. Fathers always understand their children, even if they do not express themselves as openly as mothers.” He urged everyone to stay close to their parents and care for them, no matter what the challenges are. “We came here to watch the film because we want to encourage filmmakers,” he added.

The film act made in 2026 BS has been running the film sector until now. Times are changing, so it is important to draft a new film law. The law should be one that remains functional for the next 50 years.

“We are in the process of drafting a strong law that addresses the real issues of the film sector and helps develop the Nepali film industry,” he said.

“The government should focus on facilitation, not control,” he added.

He also stated that the market for Nepali films is expanding not only within Nepal but internationally as well, and the government will continue to support this growth.

Legislative management committee Chairperson Dahal became emotional while watching the film.

 After watching the film, she said that the film beautifully captures the essence of Nepali soil and Nepali family stories. She said that discussions on the Film Bill are ongoing and that the government is trying to develop the film industry. She further added that migration is one of Nepal’s most pressing issues, and the film has portrayed it with honesty and depth. Film Director Deepak Acharya said that as a new director, experimenting with an original story rooted in Nepali soil was a challenging task. 

He shared that he had been working only in serials before, and making a film is much more demanding, requiring complete effort and dedication.

 “The Communication Minister himself wanted to watch the film. Earlier, I thought it would be difficult to invite government officials to a screening, but now the government itself is eager to watch Nepali films. This is encouraging for all filmmakers,” said the film director.